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US lawmaker behind crypto mining legislation urges Zuck not to offer metaverse to teenagers
2.3.2023
A letter from two U.S. senators cited reports of Instagram being behind many teenagers experiencing suicidal thoughts, and Meta's failure to stop harmful ads aimed at young adults
Regulators Are Bringing the Multichain Era to a Close
2.3.2023
The high cost of understanding multiple chain environments means enterprises are likely to stick to what they know, argues Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY
Keep Crypto in America
2.3.2023
If the SEC is serious about U.S. investor protection, it should want crypto to stay in the U.S., says CoinDesk's Emily Parker
House Digital Assets Panel Chair Ready to Work With Ag Committee on Crypto Framework
2.3.2023
Representative French Hill (R-Ark.) is the chairman of the newly-formed Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Michael Saylor is still on the hook for alleged tax evasion, says MicroStrategy filing
2.3.2023
A D.C. court denied a motion to dismiss claims that Michael Saylor failed to pay personal income taxes, with a status conference on the matter scheduled for March
Today in Crypto: Trezor and The Sandbox Issue Security Warnings, Cronos Launches a New DEX, Three Japanese Banks Set to Test Stablecoins on Japan Open Chain
2.3.2023
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Criticizes SEC’s Approach to Staking – Here's What He Said
2.3.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has warned that a hostile regulatory approach by the Securities and Exchange Commission could drive the crypto industry outside of the United States. ...
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BridgeTower Capital to Onramp Lido, Offers Security Token For Avalanche’s Staking Rewards
2.3.2023
The announcements highlight BridgeTower's emphasis on regulatory compliance
Decentralized finance to be examined at inaugural CFTC tech advisory meeting
2.3.2023
A panel at an upcoming advisory meeting for the financial regulator will “explore issues in decentralized finance.”
Weekly Challenge: The Digital Asset Power Hour
1.3.2023
Financial professionals stand to benefit greatly from blocking off just one hour per week to learn about a digital asset, such as one of 500 included in CoinDesk's Digital Asset Classification Standard
Crypto Long & Short: Decentralized Exchange Research Ramps up
1.3.2023
This week, Glenn Williams Jr. argues that decentralized exchanges (DEXes) have an intriguing road ahead amid the wreckage of FTX. Then, Kelly Chambers of THEIA8900 notes the digital-asset myopia among financial advisers focused on bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum’s ETH
Former Biden Advisor Reveals Administration's Drive Towards Digital Dollar – What's Going On?
1.3.2023
A former top economic adviser for President Joe Biden has revealed that the administration is pushing to launch a digital dollar in a bid to “crowd out” private cryptocurrencies.
During a Tuesday Senate Banking Committee hearing, Daleep Singh, a former deputy national security adviser...
Visa Reaffirms Commitment to Crypto Tech Despite Recent Reports – Here's The Latest
1.3.2023
Visa has reiterated its commitment to crypto strategy, refuting recent reports that the payment giant plans to pause crypto push due to uncertain market conditions.
Cuy Sheffield, Visa vice president and head of crypto, said in a recent tweet that the company plans to continue working on...
Puerto Rico Defines Act 60 Tax Exemptions for Blockchain Companies
1.3.2023
The Economic and Commerce Development Department of Puerto Rico (DDEC) has issued a document in which it defines the rules that blockchain projects must follow to receive tax benefits that the state offers companies. The action seeks to create an “atmosphere of certainty and stability”...
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Takes Steps to Allow Crypto Trading
1.3.2023
Israel’s public stock exchange is suggesting regulatory amendments that would permit some clients to trade crypto assets. The proposals, which have been put forward for public consultation, come at the backdrop of a growing number of regulated institutions getting involved in the digital asset...
Coinbase launches grassroots campaign for pro-crypto policy in the U.S.
28.2.2023
The company provided a link for voters to sign up so that they can gain information about local politicians’ crypto policies
Derivatives data highlights crypto traders’ positive sentiment and belief in further upside
28.2.2023
A 5.5% weekly decline in the total crypto market capitalization might have sucked the wind out of some altcoins, but it has done little to alter traders' bullish point-of-view
Payment Giants Visa and Mastercard Push Back Launch of Crypto Products due to Uncertain Market Conditions
28.2.2023
Visa and Mastercard, the two largest payment card network processors in the world, have decided to push back the launch of their crypto-related products and services due to uncertain market conditions. ...
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G20 Finance Chiefs Widely Recognize Crypto Poses Major Financial Stability Risks, Says Indian Central Bank Governor
28.2.2023
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors recognize that cryptocurrencies pose major risks to financial stability, monetary systems, and cyber security, India’s central bank governor reportedly said. Crypto regulation was among the key topics discussed during the G20 meeting over...
SEC Chairman Explains Why He Views All Crypto Tokens Other Than Bitcoin as Securities
28.2.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has detailed why he considers all crypto tokens other than bitcoin as securities. While acknowledging that crypto tokens may have different setups, he stressed that “at the core, these tokens are securities.”...